activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading The frenzy of activity grew greater as the time of opening approached.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading He found himself, too, drawn into London night life, assisting at restaurant supper parties and sitting down with men in evening dress who affected cloaks and crush hats, and who were scarcely names to him.
allottedadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːtɪd/
given as a task
From this reading The three weeks allotted for the rehearsal swept by for Morgan in tempestuous flight--an impression which he got from watching the feverish evolutions of his Cleo.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The three weeks allotted for the rehearsal swept by for Morgan in tempestuous flight--an impression which he got from watching the feverish evolutions of his Cleo.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He found himself, too, drawn into London night life, assisting at restaurant supper parties and sitting down with men in evening dress who affected cloaks and crush hats, and who were scarcely names to him.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading The frenzy of activity grew greater as the time of opening approached.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The frenzy of activity grew greater as the time of opening approached.
assistingverbUS /əˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He found himself, too, drawn into London night life, assisting at restaurant supper parties and sitting down with men in evening dress who affected cloaks and crush hats, and who were scarcely names to him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He found himself, too, drawn into London night life, assisting at restaurant supper parties and sitting down with men in evening dress who affected cloaks and crush hats, and who were scarcely names to him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As for himself, he was inclined to be taciturn, being little versed in the matters on which the rest discoursed so racily.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading As for himself, he was inclined to be taciturn, being little versed in the matters on which the rest discoursed so racily.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The three weeks allotted for the rehearsal swept by for Morgan in tempestuous flight--an impression which he got from watching the feverish evolutions of his Cleo.
civillyadverbUS /ˈsɪvɪli/
in a civil manner
From this reading Cleo presided, sometimes as hostess, sometimes as guest; Morgan, who figured as "my husband," having the feeling that the others were just civilly tolerant to him.
Cleo
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From this reading The three weeks allotted for the rehearsal swept by for Morgan in tempestuous flight--an impression which he got from watching the feverish evolutions of his Cleo.
cloaks
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From this reading He found himself, too, drawn into London night life, assisting at restaurant supper parties and sitting down with men in evening dress who affected cloaks and crush hats, and who were scarcely names to him.
crushverbUS /krʌʃ/
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
From this reading He found himself, too, drawn into London night life, assisting at restaurant supper parties and sitting down with men in evening dress who affected cloaks and crush hats, and who were scarcely names to him.
discoursed
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From this reading As for himself, he was inclined to be taciturn, being little versed in the matters on which the rest discoursed so racily.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He found himself, too, drawn into London night life, assisting at restaurant supper parties and sitting down with men in evening dress who affected cloaks and crush hats, and who were scarcely names to him.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading He found himself, too, drawn into London night life, assisting at restaurant supper parties and sitting down with men in evening dress who affected cloaks and crush hats, and who were scarcely names to him.
put on clothes
From this reading He found himself, too, drawn into London night life, assisting at restaurant supper parties and sitting down with men in evening dress who affected cloaks and crush hats, and who were scarcely names to him.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He found himself, too, drawn into London night life, assisting at restaurant supper parties and sitting down with men in evening dress who affected cloaks and crush hats, and who were scarcely names to him.
evolutions
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From this reading The three weeks allotted for the rehearsal swept by for Morgan in tempestuous flight--an impression which he got from watching the feverish evolutions of his Cleo.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Cleo presided, sometimes as hostess, sometimes as guest; Morgan, who figured as "my husband," having the feeling that the others were just civilly tolerant to him.
feverishadjectiveUS /ˈfiːvərɪʃ/
marked by intense agitation or emotion
From this reading The three weeks allotted for the rehearsal swept by for Morgan in tempestuous flight--an impression which he got from watching the feverish evolutions of his Cleo.
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading Cleo presided, sometimes as hostess, sometimes as guest; Morgan, who figured as "my husband," having the feeling that the others were just civilly tolerant to him.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading The three weeks allotted for the rehearsal swept by for Morgan in tempestuous flight--an impression which he got from watching the feverish evolutions of his Cleo.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The three weeks allotted for the rehearsal swept by for Morgan in tempestuous flight--an impression which he got from watching the feverish evolutions of his Cleo.
set up or found
From this reading He found himself, too, drawn into London night life, assisting at restaurant supper parties and sitting down with men in evening dress who affected cloaks and crush hats, and who were scarcely names to him.
frenzynounUS /ˈfrenzi/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading The frenzy of activity grew greater as the time of opening approached.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The three weeks allotted for the rehearsal swept by for Morgan in tempestuous flight--an impression which he got from watching the feverish evolutions of his Cleo.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The three weeks allotted for the rehearsal swept by for Morgan in tempestuous flight--an impression which he got from watching the feverish evolutions of his Cleo.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The frenzy of activity grew greater as the time of opening approached.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The frenzy of activity grew greater as the time of opening approached.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Cleo presided, sometimes as hostess, sometimes as guest; Morgan, who figured as "my husband," having the feeling that the others were just civilly tolerant to him.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading He found himself, too, drawn into London night life, assisting at restaurant supper parties and sitting down with men in evening dress who affected cloaks and crush hats, and who were scarcely names to him.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Cleo presided, sometimes as hostess, sometimes as guest; Morgan, who figured as "my husband," having the feeling that the others were just civilly tolerant to him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The three weeks allotted for the rehearsal swept by for Morgan in tempestuous flight--an impression which he got from watching the feverish evolutions of his Cleo.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He found himself, too, drawn into London night life, assisting at restaurant supper parties and sitting down with men in evening dress who affected cloaks and crush hats, and who were scarcely names to him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He found himself, too, drawn into London night life, assisting at restaurant supper parties and sitting down with men in evening dress who affected cloaks and crush hats, and who were scarcely names to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The three weeks allotted for the rehearsal swept by for Morgan in tempestuous flight--an impression which he got from watching the feverish evolutions of his Cleo.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading Cleo presided, sometimes as hostess, sometimes as guest; Morgan, who figured as "my husband," having the feeling that the others were just civilly tolerant to him.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Cleo presided, sometimes as hostess, sometimes as guest; Morgan, who figured as "my husband," having the feeling that the others were just civilly tolerant to him.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The three weeks allotted for the rehearsal swept by for Morgan in tempestuous flight--an impression which he got from watching the feverish evolutions of his Cleo.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The three weeks allotted for the rehearsal swept by for Morgan in tempestuous flight--an impression which he got from watching the feverish evolutions of his Cleo.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading As for himself, he was inclined to be taciturn, being little versed in the matters on which the rest discoursed so racily.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He found himself, too, drawn into London night life, assisting at restaurant supper parties and sitting down with men in evening dress who affected cloaks and crush hats, and who were scarcely names to him.
and nothing more
From this reading Cleo presided, sometimes as hostess, sometimes as guest; Morgan, who figured as "my husband," having the feeling that the others were just civilly tolerant to him.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He found himself, too, drawn into London night life, assisting at restaurant supper parties and sitting down with men in evening dress who affected cloaks and crush hats, and who were scarcely names to him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As for himself, he was inclined to be taciturn, being little versed in the matters on which the rest discoursed so racily.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading He found himself, too, drawn into London night life, assisting at restaurant supper parties and sitting down with men in evening dress who affected cloaks and crush hats, and who were scarcely names to him.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As for himself, he was inclined to be taciturn, being little versed in the matters on which the rest discoursed so racily.
the force of workers available
From this reading He found himself, too, drawn into London night life, assisting at restaurant supper parties and sitting down with men in evening dress who affected cloaks and crush hats, and who were scarcely names to him.
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading The three weeks allotted for the rehearsal swept by for Morgan in tempestuous flight--an impression which he got from watching the feverish evolutions of his Cleo.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Cleo presided, sometimes as hostess, sometimes as guest; Morgan, who figured as "my husband," having the feeling that the others were just civilly tolerant to him.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading He found himself, too, drawn into London night life, assisting at restaurant supper parties and sitting down with men in evening dress who affected cloaks and crush hats, and who were scarcely names to him.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He found himself, too, drawn into London night life, assisting at restaurant supper parties and sitting down with men in evening dress who affected cloaks and crush hats, and who were scarcely names to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The frenzy of activity grew greater as the time of opening approached.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As for himself, he was inclined to be taciturn, being little versed in the matters on which the rest discoursed so racily.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The frenzy of activity grew greater as the time of opening approached.
others
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From this reading Cleo presided, sometimes as hostess, sometimes as guest; Morgan, who figured as "my husband," having the feeling that the others were just civilly tolerant to him.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading He found himself, too, drawn into London night life, assisting at restaurant supper parties and sitting down with men in evening dress who affected cloaks and crush hats, and who were scarcely names to him.
presidedverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading Cleo presided, sometimes as hostess, sometimes as guest; Morgan, who figured as "my husband," having the feeling that the others were just civilly tolerant to him.
racilyadverb
in a racy manner
From this reading As for himself, he was inclined to be taciturn, being little versed in the matters on which the rest discoursed so racily.
rehearsalnounUS /rɪˈhɜːrsəl/
a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)
From this reading The three weeks allotted for the rehearsal swept by for Morgan in tempestuous flight--an impression which he got from watching the feverish evolutions of his Cleo.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading As for himself, he was inclined to be taciturn, being little versed in the matters on which the rest discoursed so racily.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading He found himself, too, drawn into London night life, assisting at restaurant supper parties and sitting down with men in evening dress who affected cloaks and crush hats, and who were scarcely names to him.
only a very short time before
From this reading He found himself, too, drawn into London night life, assisting at restaurant supper parties and sitting down with men in evening dress who affected cloaks and crush hats, and who were scarcely names to him.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading He found himself, too, drawn into London night life, assisting at restaurant supper parties and sitting down with men in evening dress who affected cloaks and crush hats, and who were scarcely names to him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As for himself, he was inclined to be taciturn, being little versed in the matters on which the rest discoursed so racily.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Cleo presided, sometimes as hostess, sometimes as guest; Morgan, who figured as "my husband," having the feeling that the others were just civilly tolerant to him.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading He found himself, too, drawn into London night life, assisting at restaurant supper parties and sitting down with men in evening dress who affected cloaks and crush hats, and who were scarcely names to him.
possessing sweep
From this reading The three weeks allotted for the rehearsal swept by for Morgan in tempestuous flight--an impression which he got from watching the feverish evolutions of his Cleo.
taciturnadjectiveUS /ˈtæsɪtɜːrn/
habitually reserved and uncommunicative
From this reading As for himself, he was inclined to be taciturn, being little versed in the matters on which the rest discoursed so racily.
tempestuousadjectiveUS /ˌtemˈpestʃuːəs/
characterized by violent emotions or behavior
From this reading The three weeks allotted for the rehearsal swept by for Morgan in tempestuous flight--an impression which he got from watching the feverish evolutions of his Cleo.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Cleo presided, sometimes as hostess, sometimes as guest; Morgan, who figured as "my husband," having the feeling that the others were just civilly tolerant to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The frenzy of activity grew greater as the time of opening approached.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The three weeks allotted for the rehearsal swept by for Morgan in tempestuous flight--an impression which he got from watching the feverish evolutions of his Cleo.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The frenzy of activity grew greater as the time of opening approached.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He found himself, too, drawn into London night life, assisting at restaurant supper parties and sitting down with men in evening dress who affected cloaks and crush hats, and who were scarcely names to him.
tolerantadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːlərənt/
showing respect for the rights or opinions or practices of others
From this reading Cleo presided, sometimes as hostess, sometimes as guest; Morgan, who figured as "my husband," having the feeling that the others were just civilly tolerant to him.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He found himself, too, drawn into London night life, assisting at restaurant supper parties and sitting down with men in evening dress who affected cloaks and crush hats, and who were scarcely names to him.
versednounUS /vɜːrst/
an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures
From this reading As for himself, he was inclined to be taciturn, being little versed in the matters on which the rest discoursed so racily.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As for himself, he was inclined to be taciturn, being little versed in the matters on which the rest discoursed so racily.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The three weeks allotted for the rehearsal swept by for Morgan in tempestuous flight--an impression which he got from watching the feverish evolutions of his Cleo.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The three weeks allotted for the rehearsal swept by for Morgan in tempestuous flight--an impression which he got from watching the feverish evolutions of his Cleo.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He found himself, too, drawn into London night life, assisting at restaurant supper parties and sitting down with men in evening dress who affected cloaks and crush hats, and who were scarcely names to him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The three weeks allotted for the rehearsal swept by for Morgan in tempestuous flight--an impression which he got from watching the feverish evolutions of his Cleo.
which person or people
From this reading He found himself, too, drawn into London night life, assisting at restaurant supper parties and sitting down with men in evening dress who affected cloaks and crush hats, and who were scarcely names to him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He found himself, too, drawn into London night life, assisting at restaurant supper parties and sitting down with men in evening dress who affected cloaks and crush hats, and who were scarcely names to him.
